For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,616 students in Decatur, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, TX are Decatur High School, Young Elementary School and Rann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Decatur, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decatur High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #22.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Rann Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Deer Park Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Business 81/287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Mccarroll Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7475
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7475
Grades: K-3
| 233 students
Decatur, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, TX include Decatur High School, Young Elementary School and Rann Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur, TX?
6 public schools are located in Decatur, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur, TX?
Decatur, TX public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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